The Perfume Library

L'Interdit (2018) (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Givenchy · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Givenchy L'Interdit is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy texture, best suited to evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter close behind and summer less favoured. It is most often matched with nights out and evenings, while leisure and daily wear also have a place. Most voters read it as feminine. It opens with bergamot and ginger. The heart is orange blossom, jasmine and tuberose, with fruity and sweet tones softening that floral weight. In the base, vetiver and patchouli lay down a woody ground. Givenchy Désinvolte and Memo Paris Marfa have a close profile.

Marfa (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Memo Paris · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Memo Paris Marfa Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity scent that turns sweet, creamy and powdery, with a unisex label but a mostly feminine character. Mandarin orange and peach open with a fresh fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, Tunisian orange blossom absolute and Indian tuberose absolute build a rich, creamy floral. The base softens it with white musk, sandalwood and vanilla, while tonka bean absolute deepens the sweetness. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters call it feminine, followed by modern and classic. It leans towards spring and fall, and suits leisure time and evenings out. Lubin Princesses de Malabar and Roja Parfums Love have a close profile.

Vanille Leather

7.8

bdk Parfums · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

bdk Parfums Vanille Leather is a unisex scent where vanilla and leather sit in a sweet, creamy, powdery floral setting, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and lean towards evening and night-out wear; longevity and sillage are both rated good. Summer is rarely chosen. On character, feminine takes a small lead, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Violet and pink pepper open it, then Indian tuberose absolute, Egyptian jasmine absolute and orange blossom absolute carry a floral heart. The base of oak wood, patchouli, benzoin, leather, iris and Bourbon vanilla settles into a sweet, powdery, lightly spicy warmth. Fendi La Baguette and M. Micallef Vanille Vanille have a close profile.

Aqua Allegoria Forte Florabloom

7.2

Guerlain · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Florabloom is a fresh, powdery floral built around rose, iris and Indian tuberose, and it is classed as unisex. As a whole it reads like a floral garden: Grasse rose, violet and iris form a powdery, creamy base, while the tuberose adds a fuller floral weight. Mango brings a fruity sweetness, and moss and sandalwood back the flowers with a soft, slightly green woodiness. Longevity and sillage both come across as good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter far behind, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most. Half of voters find it feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Florabloom and Florabloom Perle have a close profile.

My Way Intense

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani My Way Intense is a floral scent that sits between fresh and creamy, built around Egyptian orange blossom, Indian tuberose absolute and Bourbon vanilla. It opens with Egyptian orange blossom, fresh and floral, and Indian tuberose absolute carries that into a fuller floral heart. In the base, Bourbon vanilla and New Caledonian sandalwood sweeten it and settle it onto a creamy footing, with a fruity, slightly synthetic edge alongside. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer has its share too. It leans towards nights out, leisure time and evenings, and it can be worn to the office as well. Most voters read it as feminine. Giorgio Armani My Way Floral and Giorgio Armani My Way Ylang have a close profile.

Madurai

7.6

Memo Paris · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Memo Paris Madurai is a unisex fragrance that links a fresh opening of turmeric and bergamot to a floral heart of jasmine and tuberose, softened by sandalwood and suede. Indian turmeric, lemon and Italian bergamot come first with a spicy brightness, while peach absolute adds a fruity sweetness. In the heart, jasmine and tuberose lead, with tagetes giving them a slightly sharper edge. The base of sandalwood and suede leaves a soft, creamy finish. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with few choosing winter. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and most voters read it as feminine, though it works as a unisex scent. Memo Paris Tamarindo and Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger have a close profile.

Anamcara

7.5

Dusita · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dusita Anamcara is a fresh unisex scent that opens with citrus and settles into a floral, fruity heart, best suited to spring and summer and relaxed days. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, fall follows closely, and winter gets the smallest share. Leisure and daily wear lead, with evening and office use also named. It reads more feminine than masculine to most voters, though many call it modern. It opens bright with freesia, Tunisian orange blossom and Italian blood orange. The heart builds a floral body from jasmine sambac, tuberose and May rose, while peach and apricot add a soft fruity sweetness, with vanilla and tea staying in the background. The base leaves a woody footing of sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli and cedar.

L'Interdit Absolu

7.9

Givenchy · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Givenchy L'Interdit Absolu opens with neroli, lavender and cardamom, then settles into tuberose and jasmine over tobacco and patchouli: a floral, sweet and spicy unisex scent. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most often for evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Those who call it feminine are the largest group, though some find it modern or masculine. It starts with neroli, lavender and cardamom, fresh but already spiced. The heart turns creamy and floral with tuberose, orange blossom and jasmine. The base of vetiver, tobacco, patchouli and cistus adds a woody, smoky, sweet warmth. Composed by Anne Flipo, it has a close profile to Bottega Veneta Knot Eau Absolue and Parfums de Marly Athalia.

Aqua Allegoria Florabloom

7.2

Guerlain · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Florabloom is a fresh, floral scent, its sweetness softened by fruity and creamy touches, suited to spring and summer days. Taken as a whole, the scent leads with tuberose, rose, violet and iris. Mango lends the flowers a fruity sweetness, while moss gives this light, creamy bouquet a faintly earthy depth. Longevity and sillage are moderate: neither faint nor room-filling. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure, daily wear and the office leading the occasions. Most see it as feminine, though it is classed as unisex. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Forte Florabloom and Aqua Allegoria Florabloom Perle have a close profile.

My Way Parfum

7.5

Giorgio Armani · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani My Way Parfum is a fresh citrus scent with a floral, powdery heart and a sweet, creamy base, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer less favored. Daytime, evening and leisure are almost evenly split. Voters mostly call it feminine, and some also find it modern. Calabrian bergamot, Egyptian bitter orange and orange blossom open fresh. At the heart, French iris pallida, Indian tuberose absolute and ambrette give a floral, powdery feel. American cedar, white musk and Bourbon vanilla leave a woody, soft, sweet trail. Xerjoff Erba Pura and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Essence have a close profile.

My Way Nectar

7.3

Giorgio Armani · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Giorgio Armani My Way Nectar is a fresh, floral scent that sets a bright opening of pear, Calabrian bergamot and orange blossom against a soft vanilla and musk base, and voters lean towards spring and summer for it. The top is pear, Calabrian bergamot, rhubarb and orange blossom, which reads fruity and airy at first spray. In the heart, jasminum grandiflorum, violet leaf and Indian tuberose absolute build a floral core, and the base of cedarwood, white musk and Bourbon vanilla sweetens and softens the finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter well behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. It reads mainly feminine, and some voters also call it modern. Sì Passione Éclat and Mon Paris (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Puritas

7.6

Electimuss · 2020

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Electimuss Puritas is a resinous, smoky unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant second and summer rarely chosen. It is rated for evenings, nights out and leisure time. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and while most voters read it as masculine, a fair number find it feminine. It opens with elemi resin, pink pepper, absinth and frankincense. In the heart, rose, saffron, Egyptian jasmine and tuberose build a floral layer. The base of vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and amber adds a woody, oriental warmth. Amouage Epic 56 Woman and Penhaligon's As Sawira have a close profile.

Flower Ikebana by Kenzo

7.5

Kenzo · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Kenzo Flower Ikebana by Kenzo is a fresh, floral scent with a light sweetness and a powdery, creamy woody side, suited to relaxed daytime hours and the office. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and business lead the occasions, while evening use is less common. Most see it as feminine, and some as modern. Sobacha and Japanese cherry blossom give it a light, airy floral feel. Indian tuberose absolute sweetens that and adds a creamy softness, while Australian sandalwood sits underneath as a woody, powdery base. Phlur Missing Person and Essential Parfums The Musc have a close profile.

L'Interdit (2022) (Eau de Toilette)

7.6

Givenchy · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Givenchy L'Interdit (2022) Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral women's scent that pairs bright citrus with creamy, sweet white flowers. It opens on a bright citrus layer of bergamot, orange, Ivory Coast bitter orange and mandarin orange. In the heart, Tunisian orange blossom, Indian tuberose and Jasminum auriculatum add a sweet, powdery, creamy texture. The base settles into a soft, woody ground of Indonesian patchouli, Haitian vetiver, sandalwood, cistus and musk. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, though the other seasons follow close behind, and it leans towards leisure, nights out and daily wear. Most voters find it feminine. Dior Pure Poison and Louis Vuitton City of Stars have a close profile.

My Way Floral

7.2

Giorgio Armani · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Giorgio Armani My Way Floral is a fresh, citrusy floral for women that suits spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and office use close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without pushing into the room. Around half of voters read it as feminine, and a good share call it modern. It opens bright with Italian green mandarin orange and Egyptian orange blossom. The heart turns floral with Indian tuberose absolute and Tunisian neroli. Bourbon vanilla sweetens the base and white musk softens it. Giorgio Armani My Way Intense and My Way Eau de Parfum have a close profile.

IV-III Sleight of Fern

7.6

Masque · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Green

Masque IV-III Sleight of Fern is a unisex fougère that reads fresh, green and earthy, with floral and woody sides that stay present throughout. The top notes are Calabrian bergamot, Moroccan mastic, fig milk, Spanish red thyme and French lavender, giving a bright, green and slightly spicy first impression. Egyptian geranium, tuberose and narcissus then add a soft floral heart. The base of birch wood, sandalwood, patchouli, oakmoss and tonka bean settles into a woody, resinous, earthy foundation. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer works too, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads more masculine than feminine, with classic and modern votes too. Amouage Bracken Man and Rogue Targhee Forest have a close profile.

Boa Madre

7.9

Cristian Cavagna · 2021

Floral · Green · Fruity

Cristian Cavagna Boa Madre is a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings and nights out, pairing a floral core with an animalic, smoky depth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong; most voters pick fall and winter, and night out and evening are the most common occasions. Opinion is split on whether it reads masculine or feminine, and it also has a classic feel. It opens with Ivory Coast ginger, pink pepper and banana leaf alongside tuberose. The heart is a floral cloud of Indian tuberose absolute, ylang-ylang, jasmine and orange blossom. In the base, oud, leather, civet and castoreum darken the character, while oakmoss and Kashmiri sandalwood give it a woody floor.

Musa Paradisiaca

8.1

Cristian Cavagna · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cristian Cavagna Musa Paradisiaca is a green, floral unisex scent built around tuberose and banana leaf. The top notes bring tuberose, banana leaf, French celery and Ivory Coast ginger, giving a fresh, green and lightly spicy start. In the heart, French narcissus and ylang-ylang widen the floral side, and the base of tonka bean, vanilla, sandalwood and ambergris settles into a powdery, creamy and slightly animalic warmth. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, and evening and night-out wear lead. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. Cristian Cavagna Boa Madre and Meo Fusciuni Odor 93 have a close profile.

Avenue Montaigne (Eau de Parfum)

6.0

Brecourt · 2011

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Brecourt Avenue Montaigne Eau de Parfum pairs a fresh, floral character with a fruity sweetness, and is made for women. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer further behind. Daily wear and leisure lead the occasions, though evening and night out also get votes. Over half of voters read it as feminine. The top notes of freesia, raspberry, grapefruit and dewberry give it a fruity freshness. The heart is filled with gardenia, lotus, jasmine, rose and tuberose. In the base, peach, musk and patchouli sweeten it and leave a woody, powdery finish. Gucci Rush and La Rive Cash Woman have a close profile.

Tuberóza X

7.7

Nishane · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Green

Nishane Tuberóza X is a unisex floral that most voters place in spring and summer, for leisure hours and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it stays noticeable on the skin. Spring gets the most votes among the seasons, with fall and summer behind it and winter well back. Leisure and evening wear lead, followed by nights out. It opens with mandarin orange and ylang-ylang, fresh and lightly sweet. In the heart, violet, Indian tuberose absolute and lipstick turn the floral side powdery and creamy. Musk, sandalwood and amber leave a warm, woody base, with green and spicy accords alongside. Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc and Etro Jacquard have a close profile.

Nilmalee / นิลมาลี

7.8

Prin · 2023

Floral · Green · Sweet

Prin Nilmalee / นิลมาลี is a dark, dense unisex scent that sets a floral and green character against animal, resinous and earthy tones; it has been discontinued. Jasmine absolute, Indian tuberose absolute and gardenia absolute form the floral core, with violet leaf adding a green edge and lotus and orange blossom a creamy softness. Underneath, Indonesian oud, civet and patchouli bring an animal, earthy weight, while cumin and myrrh add a spicy, resinous darkness. Sweetness stays in the background, behind the flowers. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though feminine votes are close, so it sits somewhere in between.

Memory of the Sun

7.4

Mizensir · 2026

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Mizensir Memory of the Sun is a unisex scent that opens fresh and floral and settles into a sweet, creamy vanilla base; it suits spring and summer days best. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear and leisure leading and evenings also fitting. Voters lean feminine, with modern a frequent second choice. The top holds bergamot and ambrox, while the heart brings Indian tuberose absolute, raspberry and Paradisone®. As it dries, Bourbon vanilla, amber and benzoin sweeten it into a creamy warmth. Peru balsam, Australian sandalwood and musk soften that base.

J'adore L'Absolu (2014)

8.1

Dior · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Dior J'adore L'Absolu is a floral, creamy women's scent built around damask rose, jasmine sambac and Indian tuberose absolutes; it has been discontinued. Damask rose absolute leads at the start, jasmine sambac absolute softens it in the heart, and Indian tuberose absolute gives the base a creamy depth. A fresh, fruity brightness sits over the flowers, with sweetness and a powdery, woody, oriental warmth behind them. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, with spring and winter following, and nights out and evenings are the leading occasions. Most find it feminine, though a good share call it classic. Dior Miss Dior (2012) (Eau de Parfum) and Xerjoff Begum have a close profile.

Carnal Cacao

7.3

Maison Tahité · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Tahité Carnal Cacao is a unisex scent that sets bright mandarin orange and pink pepper over cocoa absolute and musk. It lasts well and projects moderately, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it suits leisure and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine, with a modern streak. It opens fresh, citrusy and lightly spicy with mandarin and pink pepper. Tunisian neroli and Indian tuberose absolute add a soft floral heart. The base of cocoa absolute, ambroxan and musk settles into a sweet, powdery, creamy warmth.